How To Fix HRPSGB116 - For term time employee, number of weeks paid is Zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 116

• Message text: For term time employee, number of weeks paid is Zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB116 - For term time employee, number of weeks paid is Zero ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB116 indicates that for a term-time employee, the number of weeks paid is zero. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing for employees who work only during certain periods of the year, such as school staff or seasonal workers.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee's payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to reflect their term-time working pattern.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data (infotypes) may not have the correct information regarding their working weeks or payment periods.
  Absence Records: There may be absence records that incorrectly indicate that the employee is not entitled to any pay for the period in question.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up to process term-time employees correctly.
  Time Evaluation: If time evaluation is not set up or executed properly, it may lead to incorrect calculations of paid weeks.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data, particularly infotype 0000 (Actions), infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time). Ensure that the employee's working pattern is correctly defined.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and rules are configured to handle term-time employees correctly. This may involve checking the relevant payroll driver and rules.
  Absence Management: Verify any absence records for the employee to ensure they are not incorrectly marked as absent for the entire pay period.
  Adjust Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record to ensure it is set up to process the payroll for term-time employees.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, run the time evaluation process to ensure that the employee's working hours are correctly calculated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to term-time employees and payroll processing for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee master data and payroll processing.
  Payroll Schema: Understand the payroll schema used in your organization and how it processes different types of employees.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling term-time employees.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the employee is paid correctly for the term-time period.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll processing.